I was going to make similar comments to Bramble only of a more 'direct' nature. I would then have been justifiably accused of political incorrectness so I have refrained.

I do get a feeling that the whole current Afghanistan situation has been done before.....many times by different empires, but I digress.

I read an article recently about hunting in the country north of Afghansitan which offers challenging and unique opportunities. It could have been in one of the Hunt Reports on-line.